New Partnership To Boost Africa’s Vaccine Research, Development And Manufacturing 15/04/2021 Paul Adepoju A new partnership between Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations(CEPI), Africa CDC and the African Union Commission to enhance vaccine research, development and manufacturing in Africa has been hailed as “critical” to enable countries to take ownership of their national health security. Following a two day African Vaccine Manufacturing Virtual Conference held earlier this week, the […] Continue reading -> WHO Calls For Expanding Access To Insulin At Launch of Global Diabetes Compact 14/04/2021 Chandre Prince It is “unacceptable” that millions of people diagnosed with diabetes do not have access to insulin because of financial hardship – 100 years after the lifesaving medication was discovered. World Health Organization Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was speaking at a Global Diabetes Summit that saw the launch of a new Global Diabetes Compact […] Continue reading -> Six Steps To Pivot From Pandemic To Golden Era For Global Health R&D 14/04/2021 Jamie Bay Nishi The Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration and its allies in Congress have already posted an impressive track record of early efforts to revive and champion U.S. leadership in global health. The American Rescue Plan, proposed by President Biden in January and passed in March, includes significant emergency funding to support the international COVID-19 response through initiatives […] Continue reading -> Battling ‘supply constraints’, COVAX May Only Deliver 20% Of Vaccine Target By June 09/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The global vaccine delivery platform, COVAX, might only deliver 20% of its vaccine target by mid-year because of “supply constraints” but it aims to make up the backlog in the second half of the year, according to Dr Seth Berkley, CEO of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi. “Our goal is still to try to get […] Continue reading -> India’s Delayed Vaccine Delivery Slows Down Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plans But Health Experts Remain Hopeful 08/04/2021 Paul Adepoju The latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India has delayed vaccine delivery to African countries and is expected to adversely affect vaccine roll-out programs and the continent’s response efforts until the third quarter of the year. The Indian government’s decision to suspend exports of the vaccines from the Serum Institute of India (SII) to […] Continue reading -> India’s Vaccine Wastage: Concerns Raised Amidst Surge In COVID-19 Cases 07/04/2021 Disha Shetty Pune – Despite ramping up its coronavirus vaccination drive and amidst a deadly second wave of infections, India is wasting 6.5% of its vaccines, data released by the country’s government shows. Experts this week told Health Policy Watch that while the high vaccine wastage is also a sign of vaccine hesitancy – particularly among poor […] Continue reading -> European Medicines Agency: Link Between AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine & Rare Blood Clots – But ‘Benefits Far Outweigh Risks’ 07/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Following a second meeting of the EMA’s safety committee in as many weeks, the European Medicines Agency said that there appears to be a link between receipt of the AstraZeneca vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots being seen in some people – mainly younger women – within two weeks of their jab. The […] Continue reading -> Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases To Build A Better, Fairer, Healthier World 07/04/2021 Mwelecele Ntuli Malecela The World Health Organization’s new road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 2021–2030 is a turning point in our fight against NTDs. It provides us with a clear route forward and the opportunities to effectively control and eliminate these debilitating diseases. On World Health Day 2021, dedicated to the theme of building a healthier, fairer […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Pivots From AstraZeneca To Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 31/03/2021 Paul Adepoju EXCLUSIVE – IBADAN – The Nigerian government has quietly ditched the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine meant to vaccinate tens of millions of citizens, and will gradually shift to the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, saying it is easier to administer. Documents from the Nigerian Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) obtained by Health Policy Watch show […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. 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WHO Calls For Expanding Access To Insulin At Launch of Global Diabetes Compact 14/04/2021 Chandre Prince It is “unacceptable” that millions of people diagnosed with diabetes do not have access to insulin because of financial hardship – 100 years after the lifesaving medication was discovered. World Health Organization Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was speaking at a Global Diabetes Summit that saw the launch of a new Global Diabetes Compact […] Continue reading -> Six Steps To Pivot From Pandemic To Golden Era For Global Health R&D 14/04/2021 Jamie Bay Nishi The Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration and its allies in Congress have already posted an impressive track record of early efforts to revive and champion U.S. leadership in global health. The American Rescue Plan, proposed by President Biden in January and passed in March, includes significant emergency funding to support the international COVID-19 response through initiatives […] Continue reading -> Battling ‘supply constraints’, COVAX May Only Deliver 20% Of Vaccine Target By June 09/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The global vaccine delivery platform, COVAX, might only deliver 20% of its vaccine target by mid-year because of “supply constraints” but it aims to make up the backlog in the second half of the year, according to Dr Seth Berkley, CEO of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi. “Our goal is still to try to get […] Continue reading -> India’s Delayed Vaccine Delivery Slows Down Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plans But Health Experts Remain Hopeful 08/04/2021 Paul Adepoju The latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India has delayed vaccine delivery to African countries and is expected to adversely affect vaccine roll-out programs and the continent’s response efforts until the third quarter of the year. The Indian government’s decision to suspend exports of the vaccines from the Serum Institute of India (SII) to […] Continue reading -> India’s Vaccine Wastage: Concerns Raised Amidst Surge In COVID-19 Cases 07/04/2021 Disha Shetty Pune – Despite ramping up its coronavirus vaccination drive and amidst a deadly second wave of infections, India is wasting 6.5% of its vaccines, data released by the country’s government shows. Experts this week told Health Policy Watch that while the high vaccine wastage is also a sign of vaccine hesitancy – particularly among poor […] Continue reading -> European Medicines Agency: Link Between AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine & Rare Blood Clots – But ‘Benefits Far Outweigh Risks’ 07/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Following a second meeting of the EMA’s safety committee in as many weeks, the European Medicines Agency said that there appears to be a link between receipt of the AstraZeneca vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots being seen in some people – mainly younger women – within two weeks of their jab. The […] Continue reading -> Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases To Build A Better, Fairer, Healthier World 07/04/2021 Mwelecele Ntuli Malecela The World Health Organization’s new road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 2021–2030 is a turning point in our fight against NTDs. It provides us with a clear route forward and the opportunities to effectively control and eliminate these debilitating diseases. On World Health Day 2021, dedicated to the theme of building a healthier, fairer […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Pivots From AstraZeneca To Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 31/03/2021 Paul Adepoju EXCLUSIVE – IBADAN – The Nigerian government has quietly ditched the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine meant to vaccinate tens of millions of citizens, and will gradually shift to the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, saying it is easier to administer. Documents from the Nigerian Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) obtained by Health Policy Watch show […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Six Steps To Pivot From Pandemic To Golden Era For Global Health R&D 14/04/2021 Jamie Bay Nishi The Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration and its allies in Congress have already posted an impressive track record of early efforts to revive and champion U.S. leadership in global health. The American Rescue Plan, proposed by President Biden in January and passed in March, includes significant emergency funding to support the international COVID-19 response through initiatives […] Continue reading -> Battling ‘supply constraints’, COVAX May Only Deliver 20% Of Vaccine Target By June 09/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The global vaccine delivery platform, COVAX, might only deliver 20% of its vaccine target by mid-year because of “supply constraints” but it aims to make up the backlog in the second half of the year, according to Dr Seth Berkley, CEO of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi. “Our goal is still to try to get […] Continue reading -> India’s Delayed Vaccine Delivery Slows Down Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plans But Health Experts Remain Hopeful 08/04/2021 Paul Adepoju The latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India has delayed vaccine delivery to African countries and is expected to adversely affect vaccine roll-out programs and the continent’s response efforts until the third quarter of the year. The Indian government’s decision to suspend exports of the vaccines from the Serum Institute of India (SII) to […] Continue reading -> India’s Vaccine Wastage: Concerns Raised Amidst Surge In COVID-19 Cases 07/04/2021 Disha Shetty Pune – Despite ramping up its coronavirus vaccination drive and amidst a deadly second wave of infections, India is wasting 6.5% of its vaccines, data released by the country’s government shows. Experts this week told Health Policy Watch that while the high vaccine wastage is also a sign of vaccine hesitancy – particularly among poor […] Continue reading -> European Medicines Agency: Link Between AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine & Rare Blood Clots – But ‘Benefits Far Outweigh Risks’ 07/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Following a second meeting of the EMA’s safety committee in as many weeks, the European Medicines Agency said that there appears to be a link between receipt of the AstraZeneca vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots being seen in some people – mainly younger women – within two weeks of their jab. The […] Continue reading -> Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases To Build A Better, Fairer, Healthier World 07/04/2021 Mwelecele Ntuli Malecela The World Health Organization’s new road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 2021–2030 is a turning point in our fight against NTDs. It provides us with a clear route forward and the opportunities to effectively control and eliminate these debilitating diseases. On World Health Day 2021, dedicated to the theme of building a healthier, fairer […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Pivots From AstraZeneca To Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 31/03/2021 Paul Adepoju EXCLUSIVE – IBADAN – The Nigerian government has quietly ditched the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine meant to vaccinate tens of millions of citizens, and will gradually shift to the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, saying it is easier to administer. Documents from the Nigerian Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) obtained by Health Policy Watch show […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Battling ‘supply constraints’, COVAX May Only Deliver 20% Of Vaccine Target By June 09/04/2021 Kerry Cullinan The global vaccine delivery platform, COVAX, might only deliver 20% of its vaccine target by mid-year because of “supply constraints” but it aims to make up the backlog in the second half of the year, according to Dr Seth Berkley, CEO of the global vaccine alliance, Gavi. “Our goal is still to try to get […] Continue reading -> India’s Delayed Vaccine Delivery Slows Down Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plans But Health Experts Remain Hopeful 08/04/2021 Paul Adepoju The latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India has delayed vaccine delivery to African countries and is expected to adversely affect vaccine roll-out programs and the continent’s response efforts until the third quarter of the year. The Indian government’s decision to suspend exports of the vaccines from the Serum Institute of India (SII) to […] Continue reading -> India’s Vaccine Wastage: Concerns Raised Amidst Surge In COVID-19 Cases 07/04/2021 Disha Shetty Pune – Despite ramping up its coronavirus vaccination drive and amidst a deadly second wave of infections, India is wasting 6.5% of its vaccines, data released by the country’s government shows. Experts this week told Health Policy Watch that while the high vaccine wastage is also a sign of vaccine hesitancy – particularly among poor […] Continue reading -> European Medicines Agency: Link Between AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine & Rare Blood Clots – But ‘Benefits Far Outweigh Risks’ 07/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Following a second meeting of the EMA’s safety committee in as many weeks, the European Medicines Agency said that there appears to be a link between receipt of the AstraZeneca vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots being seen in some people – mainly younger women – within two weeks of their jab. The […] Continue reading -> Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases To Build A Better, Fairer, Healthier World 07/04/2021 Mwelecele Ntuli Malecela The World Health Organization’s new road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 2021–2030 is a turning point in our fight against NTDs. It provides us with a clear route forward and the opportunities to effectively control and eliminate these debilitating diseases. On World Health Day 2021, dedicated to the theme of building a healthier, fairer […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Pivots From AstraZeneca To Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 31/03/2021 Paul Adepoju EXCLUSIVE – IBADAN – The Nigerian government has quietly ditched the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine meant to vaccinate tens of millions of citizens, and will gradually shift to the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, saying it is easier to administer. Documents from the Nigerian Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) obtained by Health Policy Watch show […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
India’s Delayed Vaccine Delivery Slows Down Africa’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plans But Health Experts Remain Hopeful 08/04/2021 Paul Adepoju The latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India has delayed vaccine delivery to African countries and is expected to adversely affect vaccine roll-out programs and the continent’s response efforts until the third quarter of the year. The Indian government’s decision to suspend exports of the vaccines from the Serum Institute of India (SII) to […] Continue reading -> India’s Vaccine Wastage: Concerns Raised Amidst Surge In COVID-19 Cases 07/04/2021 Disha Shetty Pune – Despite ramping up its coronavirus vaccination drive and amidst a deadly second wave of infections, India is wasting 6.5% of its vaccines, data released by the country’s government shows. Experts this week told Health Policy Watch that while the high vaccine wastage is also a sign of vaccine hesitancy – particularly among poor […] Continue reading -> European Medicines Agency: Link Between AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine & Rare Blood Clots – But ‘Benefits Far Outweigh Risks’ 07/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Following a second meeting of the EMA’s safety committee in as many weeks, the European Medicines Agency said that there appears to be a link between receipt of the AstraZeneca vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots being seen in some people – mainly younger women – within two weeks of their jab. The […] Continue reading -> Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases To Build A Better, Fairer, Healthier World 07/04/2021 Mwelecele Ntuli Malecela The World Health Organization’s new road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 2021–2030 is a turning point in our fight against NTDs. It provides us with a clear route forward and the opportunities to effectively control and eliminate these debilitating diseases. On World Health Day 2021, dedicated to the theme of building a healthier, fairer […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Pivots From AstraZeneca To Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 31/03/2021 Paul Adepoju EXCLUSIVE – IBADAN – The Nigerian government has quietly ditched the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine meant to vaccinate tens of millions of citizens, and will gradually shift to the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, saying it is easier to administer. Documents from the Nigerian Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) obtained by Health Policy Watch show […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
India’s Vaccine Wastage: Concerns Raised Amidst Surge In COVID-19 Cases 07/04/2021 Disha Shetty Pune – Despite ramping up its coronavirus vaccination drive and amidst a deadly second wave of infections, India is wasting 6.5% of its vaccines, data released by the country’s government shows. Experts this week told Health Policy Watch that while the high vaccine wastage is also a sign of vaccine hesitancy – particularly among poor […] Continue reading -> European Medicines Agency: Link Between AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine & Rare Blood Clots – But ‘Benefits Far Outweigh Risks’ 07/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Following a second meeting of the EMA’s safety committee in as many weeks, the European Medicines Agency said that there appears to be a link between receipt of the AstraZeneca vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots being seen in some people – mainly younger women – within two weeks of their jab. The […] Continue reading -> Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases To Build A Better, Fairer, Healthier World 07/04/2021 Mwelecele Ntuli Malecela The World Health Organization’s new road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 2021–2030 is a turning point in our fight against NTDs. It provides us with a clear route forward and the opportunities to effectively control and eliminate these debilitating diseases. On World Health Day 2021, dedicated to the theme of building a healthier, fairer […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Pivots From AstraZeneca To Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 31/03/2021 Paul Adepoju EXCLUSIVE – IBADAN – The Nigerian government has quietly ditched the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine meant to vaccinate tens of millions of citizens, and will gradually shift to the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, saying it is easier to administer. Documents from the Nigerian Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) obtained by Health Policy Watch show […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
European Medicines Agency: Link Between AstraZeneca COVID Vaccine & Rare Blood Clots – But ‘Benefits Far Outweigh Risks’ 07/04/2021 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Following a second meeting of the EMA’s safety committee in as many weeks, the European Medicines Agency said that there appears to be a link between receipt of the AstraZeneca vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots being seen in some people – mainly younger women – within two weeks of their jab. The […] Continue reading -> Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases To Build A Better, Fairer, Healthier World 07/04/2021 Mwelecele Ntuli Malecela The World Health Organization’s new road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 2021–2030 is a turning point in our fight against NTDs. It provides us with a clear route forward and the opportunities to effectively control and eliminate these debilitating diseases. On World Health Day 2021, dedicated to the theme of building a healthier, fairer […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Pivots From AstraZeneca To Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 31/03/2021 Paul Adepoju EXCLUSIVE – IBADAN – The Nigerian government has quietly ditched the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine meant to vaccinate tens of millions of citizens, and will gradually shift to the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, saying it is easier to administer. Documents from the Nigerian Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) obtained by Health Policy Watch show […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Ending Neglected Tropical Diseases To Build A Better, Fairer, Healthier World 07/04/2021 Mwelecele Ntuli Malecela The World Health Organization’s new road map for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) 2021–2030 is a turning point in our fight against NTDs. It provides us with a clear route forward and the opportunities to effectively control and eliminate these debilitating diseases. On World Health Day 2021, dedicated to the theme of building a healthier, fairer […] Continue reading -> Nigeria Pivots From AstraZeneca To Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 31/03/2021 Paul Adepoju EXCLUSIVE – IBADAN – The Nigerian government has quietly ditched the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine meant to vaccinate tens of millions of citizens, and will gradually shift to the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, saying it is easier to administer. Documents from the Nigerian Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) obtained by Health Policy Watch show […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Nigeria Pivots From AstraZeneca To Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine 31/03/2021 Paul Adepoju EXCLUSIVE – IBADAN – The Nigerian government has quietly ditched the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine meant to vaccinate tens of millions of citizens, and will gradually shift to the Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine, saying it is easier to administer. Documents from the Nigerian Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) obtained by Health Policy Watch show […] Continue reading -> Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Pfizer Vaccine ‘Safe and Protective’ for Adolescents – Early Data Release 31/03/2021 Chandre Prince The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and protective in children as young as 12 with no serious side effects in adolescents who received the vaccination, the company said on Wednesday. Interim results of a recent clinical trial of some 2,260 adolescents ages 12-15 years old was published by the pharma company – although it has […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts